It’s the third COVID-19 vaccine given the green light by Ottawa, following those from Pfizer and Moderna.
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Posted inBoys Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Boys basketball: Erskine, Messalonskee turn page to tournament
All-Eagles matchup serves as teams’ last regular season test before heading to postseason.
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Posted inNation & World, Politics
At conservative conference, Trump is still the golden boy
Those in attendance at the gathering in Florida make clear they are not ready to move on from the former president – or from his baseless charges that the November election was rigged against him.
Posted inGirls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls basketball: Lawrence bests Waterville in a tournament tune-up
The Bulldogs and Purple Panthers are eager to play in the regional postseason announced last week.
Posted inNation & World
Oath Keeper charged in Capitol riot renounces militia group
But Jessica Watkins, an Army veteran from Ohio, was actively involved in the planning and organizing of the Jan. 6 attack and is too dangerous to be released, a judge says.
Posted inNation & World, News, Politics
Pandemic relief bill nears passage in House as Democrats look to salvage minimum wage hike
A virtual party-line House vote was expected on the $1.9 trillion package, which includes cash for individuals, businesses, states and cities.
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Skiing: High school athletes grateful for a most unusual season
While there won’t be any state or regional meets, some conferences plan to wrap up their seasons with championship meets.
Posted inMaine, Nation & World, News
Sen. Collins pushes for emergency diaper assistance funding
Local diaper banks, including one in Maine, are handing out an average of 50% more diapers per month than usual since the pandemic began.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
A bumpy day leaves stocks mostly lower; bond yields ease
Losses in banks and health care stocks help drag the S&P 500 down 0.5%, erasing an early gain.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
West Gardiner teen becomes Maine’s first female Eagle Scout
Mia Dawbin completed the requirements to earn her standing as an Eagle Scout earlier this year, making her the first girl to reach that rank in Maine.